French Onion Chicken

I get regular emails full of recipes using Fustini’s vinegars and oils. I have made a few including West Michigan Blueberry Chicken Salad and Lavender Balsamic Strawberries with Mascarpone Cream and Turkey Tetrazzini.

When I lived in Ann Arbor I shopped at their store all of the time but now that I have moved further north it is not as convenient. They do have an online site where one can buy all of their products. Some times I will have the oil/and or vinegar required in a recipe or I will make do with a substitute and then add some herbs to make up the flavor difference. One good thing they offer bottles in four sizes; 60ml (enough for one recipe), 200ml, 375ml and 750ml. This makes Fustini’s very unique and not many (if any) offer these sizes.

If you love the french onion flavor (think onion soup) you will enjoy this cheesy and oniony chicken dish. What’s missing? The croutons!!! See Jeff’s http://www.makeitlikeaman.com/2023/01/09/french-onion-pasta-with-cheesy-croutons-in-an-instant-pot/ for another version using pasta and it has some delicious croutons!

I love this version using cut up pieces of chicken that are cooked on top of the stove (not baked)

A perfect one pot dinner…

This makes enough to feed 4-6 people…

French Onion Chicken

Adapted by Fustini’s from delish.com and then adapted by me

  • 3 tbsp. Fustini’s Herbs de Provence olive oil, or an  oil of your choice (see comment below)
  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced thin (I love onions and always add more)
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves (more to taste)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 to 2 lbs. chicken breasts; boneless, skinless and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1-1/2 cups beef broth (I used low sodium)
  • 1 cup Gruyere, shredded (I always add more)
  • fresh parsley, minced to garnish or thyme leaves
  • freshly grated Parmesan to serve

Heat 2 tbsp. of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and season with salt and pepper to taste and thyme leaves. Reduce heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized and jammy, about 25 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook another minute. Turn off heat and remove the onion mixture to a bowl; wipe skillet clean.

Season chicken pieces in a large bowl with salt, pepper and oregano, then toss with flour. Heat remaining tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden on all sides and mostly cooked through, about 8 minutes. Add beef broth and return caramelized onions to skillet. Bring it all to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through and beef broth reduces slightly about 10 more minutes. Add Gruyere and cover with a lid. Cook until cheese is melty, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with parsley and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese before serving.

I served it over rice but you could use noodles instead or add some veggies such as broccoli or green beans.

When I reheated leftovers I made more onions (I just love them), added more cheese (Parmesan) and extra broth. 

COMMENT: This flavored oil is a French inspired mix of dried herbs; thyme, savory, rosemary, marjoram and lavender commonly used in many Provencale and Mediterranean dishes.

Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com 

The ingredients to make this delicious chicken dish…

Caramelizing the onions – you can’t have too many!

Next comes the gruyere cheese…

Look at all that cheesy goodness…

13 thoughts on “French Onion Chicken

  1. french onion chicken sounds really delicious. they go so well together don’t they? and i like a lot of onions too.

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